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DTI stresses FTA with EU needed if Philippines graduates from lower-income status

DTI stresses FTA with EU needed if Philippines graduates from lower-income status

July 12, 2023 - 5:08pm
The Philippines and the EU are set to resume talks surrounding a free trade agreement this year.
Business
fbtw
EU, Kenya to announce trade deal: EU officials

EU, Kenya to announce trade deal: EU officials

June 19, 2023 - 2:22pm
The European Union and Kenya are set to announce a trade deal on Monday, EU officials said, in a coup for Brussels as it seeks...
Business
fbtw
After pulling out of TPP, US forges Asia trade framework

After pulling out of TPP, US forges Asia trade framework

September 12, 2022 - 8:21am
The IPEF brings together the United States, Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand,...
Business
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Philippine, SoKor FTA seen by early next year

By Louella Desiderio | November 27, 2019 - 12:00am
The Philippines and South Korea have signed an early achievement package on talks for a free trade agreement and vowed to complete negotiations within the first half next year.
Business
fbtw
EU, Japan ink landmark deal removing tariffs

EU, Japan ink landmark deal removing tariffs

July 19, 2018 - 12:00am
The European Union and Japan signed a landmark deal on Tuesday that will eliminate nearly all tariffs on products they t...
Business
fbtw

Trump and tariffs

By Rey Gamboa | June 19, 2018 - 12:00am
It takes some reading – well, really, a lot – to understand the ramifications of the global trade politics currently unfolding that has placed US President Donald Trump in the fulcrum, with China and...
Business
fbtw

Learn to use LC in trade

May 6, 2018 - 12:00am
With the growing free trade agreements of the Philippines with other countries, tariff barriers have been lowered, if not removed totally.
Business
fbtw
Market may continue to weaken this week

Market may continue to weaken this week

By Iris Gonzales | March 12, 2018 - 12:00am
The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index may continue to weaken this week, analysts said.
Business
fbtw

MSME’s need not worry about Asean integration – DOST official

By Rainier Allan Ronda | July 28, 2014 - 12:00am
The country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are ready for the competition with their ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) counterparts when ASEAN Economic Integration kicks in next...
Business
fbtw

Thailand slaps import tax on RP firm’s liquor shipments

By Marianne V. Go | March 25, 2004 - 12:00am
Thailand has decided recently to slap import taxes on the liquor shipments of Diageo Philippines, a local liquor firm which distributes and exports international liquor and beverage brands of spirits, wines and beers...
Business
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